The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee updated its eligibility rules to ban trans women from women's sports, aligning with Executive Order 14201 signed by President Trump. This order aims to protect women’s sports by ensuring fair competition environments. The revised policy emphasizes the committee's commitment to promoting opportunities for all athletes. The NCAA followed suit by prohibiting trans women from participating in women’s competitions immediately after the executive order. Trump has made numerous controversial statements regarding the transgender community, asserting a strong stance against trans participation in women's sports.
The revised policy states that the committee is "committed to protecting opportunities for athletes participating in sport" and will work with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and the national governing bodies of each Olympic sport "to ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201 and the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act."
Trump has repeatedly circulated falsehoods about the transgender community. He previously said: "As long as I'm president, we will always protect women's sports. Men will not play in women's sports."
Executive Order 14201 was signed by president Trump on 5 February. It bans trans women from participating in female sports and states the US government will "rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities."
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